David Calthorpe
Essendon, Kangaroos and Brisbane
AFL career
114 games70 goals
- Debut
- R20 1992 v HAW1 Aug 1992
- Most recent
- R18 2000 v RCH8 July 2000
Stats
2000 | KAN | 13 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 7.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 32 |
1999 | BRL | 9 | 7.0 | 2.3 | 9.3 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 32 |
1998 | ESS | 21 | 12.6 | 5.3 | 17.9 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 68 |
1997 | ESS | 8 | 8.6 | 6.9 | 15.5 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 55 |
1996 | ESS | 16 | 8.8 | 3.1 | 11.9 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 41 |
1995 | ESS | 17 | 9.9 | 4.4 | 14.2 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 49 |
1994 | ESS | 17 | 10.4 | 6.6 | 17.0 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 62 |
1993 | ESS | 11 | 7.3 | 5.7 | 13.0 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 49 |
1992 | ESS | 2 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 21 |
Bio
Recruited from Doutta Stars, David Calthorpe burst onto the scene as a central figure in Essendon's famous 1993 "Baby Bombers" Premiership side. A dynamic utility with a powerful frame, Calthorpe was renowned for his explosive burst of speed and ability to break lines from the half-back flank or through the midfield. His individual form peaked in the mid-1990s, resulting in All-Australian selection in 1994 and a celebrated performance in 1996 where he won the Anzac Day Medal.
Despite his early impact at Windy Hill, Calthorpe's career trajectory stalled in the late 1990s. He was traded to the Brisbane Lions ahead of the 1999 season, but struggled to settle in Queensland, managing only nine games before being delisted after a single year. North Melbourne offered him a lifeline via the pre-season draft, where he played out two final seasons as a depth player. While his career finished quietly, Calthorpe is best remembered as a high-impact player who provided the spark for Essendon's resurgence in the early 90s.
Profile
- Born
- 17 Aug 1973 (age 53y 65d)
- Height
- 179 cm
- Weight
- 92 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1993
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Doutta Stars, David Calthorpe burst onto the scene as a central figure in Essendon's famous 1993 "Baby Bombers" Premiership side. A dynamic utility with a powerful frame, Calthorpe was renowned for his explosive burst of speed and ability to break lines from the half-back flank or through the midfield. His individual form peaked in the mid-1990s, resulting in All-Australian selection in 1994 and a celebrated performance in 1996 where he won the Anzac Day Medal.
Despite his early impact at Windy Hill, Calthorpe's career trajectory stalled in the late 1990s. He was traded to the Brisbane Lions ahead of the 1999 season, but struggled to settle in Queensland, managing only nine games before being delisted after a single year. North Melbourne offered him a lifeline via the pre-season draft, where he played out two final seasons as a depth player. While his career finished quietly, Calthorpe is best remembered as a high-impact player who provided the spark for Essendon's resurgence in the early 90s.